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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,806.62, 412,353.14 and 164,670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,806.62, 412,353.14 and 164,670.62 is: 227,245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,806.62 : 412,353.14 = 164,670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,806.62/412,353.14 = 164,670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,806.62x = 412,353.14 × 164,670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,806.62x = 67,902,444,337.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,902,444,337.63/298,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,245.45

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